Practice areas: Immigration
Licensed in California since: 1998
Education: Southwestern Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 Fariba Faiz Law Offices PC
1 Sansome StreetSuite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 510-457-1967 Email: Fariba Faiz Visit website
Fariba Faiz is a distinguished immigration attorney whose expertise in employment-based and investor-based immigration law has positioned her at the forefront of the field. A member of the California State Bar since June 1998, Ms. Faiz's practice is marked by a deep understanding of the complex and dynamic nature of U.S. immigration law and policy.
Fariba’s expertise has earned her recognition in Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025), and her firm has been ranked by Chambers and Partners and Best Law Firms. As a Master of the Bench for the American Inns of Court, she is also acknowledged as a leader in the legal field.
Renowned for her strategic approach, Ms. Faiz has a proven track record of successfully navigating the intricacies of employment-based visas, green cards, and investment immigration cases. Her legal acumen is matched by her commitment to her clients, for whom she provides nuanced and highly tailored legal advice. Ms. Faiz's adept handling of cases involving H-1B visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, PERM labor certifications, EB-5 investor visas, and extraordinary ability green cards underscores her versatile command of immigration law.
The excellence of Ms. Faiz's legal practice has been recognized by her peers and by the industry at large. Her recent accolade of being named to the 2024 Best Lawyers list is a testament to her professional integrity, her tireless work ethic, and her dedication to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. This recognition is built upon a foundation of substantive contributions to the field, including her published works on emerging trends in immigration law and her insightful perspectives shared at legal symposiums.
In a career spanning over two decades, Fariba Faiz has not only exemplified the role of a zealous advocate for her clients but has also contributed to the broader legal community through mentorship and her participation in bar association committees. Her foresight into policy changes and her adeptness at legal analysis have made her a sought-after authority on the implications of legislative developments affecting immigration law.
In sum, Fariba Faiz represents the pinnacle of professional excellence in immigration law.
First Admitted: 1998, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.corporateimmigrationcounsel.com/fariba-faiz
Bar / Professional Activity
- Invited as a fellow member to the International Trade Counsel., 2023
- Selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process., 2024
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1999
- 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals, 1998
- United States District Court- Norther District, 1998
- Member - AILA Norcal, 1999
- Council Member - Gershon Lehman Group (GLG), 2009
- Board Member- MarketLinc, Inc., 2014
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Approval of EB-5 Matter Through Direct Investment after RFE, 2022
- Obtained H-1B status for Client's (EcoR1 Capital LLC.) employee. Obtained PERM & I-140 petition approval for Client's (EcoR1) employee., 2022
- Obtained approval on O-1B petition on behalf of client's (Slope Agencies LLC.) employee., 2022
- Overturned EB-1(c) Denial. I-140 approved on behalf of corporate client., 2022
- Overturned I-140 Denial at Nebraska Service Center on EB-1 Case for a Graphic Designer. Case approved on April 14, 2023., 2023
Videos
- Effect of Meta's lay offs on employees who hold non-immigrant visas., Meta Just Made Many People Very Vulnerable, Law Technology Software, 2022
- In early November 2023 thousands of employees from social media tech giants Twitter and Meta were laid off. Many of the workers are H1-B visa holders, which allows them special status to live and work in the US. The layoffs, however, mean that these special visa holders have fewer than 60 days to find and secure a new job to sponsor them — or they must return to their home countries. Fariba Faiz, a San Francisco-based attorney, focusing on employment-based immigration cases, joins The World's host Carol Hills to discuss what's at stake., Tech Giant Layoffs Impact H-1B Visa Holders, Legal, High Tech, Hospitals, Universities, Animation And Graphics, Fintech, 2022
- Interview conducted by news station concerning USCIS delays in processing work permits for Dreamers., Government Delays Create Roadblock to Work for Dreamers, General Public, 2021
Representative Clients
- Successfully removed conditions on EB-5 matter. I-829 was approved for entrepreneur investor-immigrant and his family. , 2024
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certificate of level B-2 Intermediate French., 2021
- Certificate of Level B-2 Intermediate Italian., 2021
Pro bono / Community Service
- Hero Award for Bro Bono Work with Aids Legal Services Panel., 2023
- Panel Attorney -AIDS Legal Referral Panel
Educational Background
- MA International Relations- Golden Gate University, 1997
- Bachelors Degree- University of California at Berkeley, 1990
White Papers
- This article explores the importance of these of US Exports Controls and what HR and employers need to consider when making hiring decisions involving foreign nationals. The nexus between U.S. export controls and nonimmigrant visas lies at the intersection of international commerce, national security, and immigration law. Employers hiring foreign nationals under specific visa categories must navigate complex regulatory landscapes to maintain compliance with both immigration laws and export controls. , US Export Controls, Universities High Tech Healthcare, 2023
- The article discusses the significance of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Policy Alert PA-2023-18, which clarifies the criteria for obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under category (c)(35) for foreign nationals facing compelling circumstances., Compelling Circumstances EAD: A Pragmatic Policy Evolution, Healthcare, Universities, High-tech, 2023
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- An overview of how to use section (c)(35) strategically and prevent accrual of unlawful presence for laid off workers., Author, Compelling Circumstances EAD, Medium.com, High Tech, Law,, 2023
- A guide for foreign students for working while in compliance with US immigration laws., Author, Employment Opportunities for F-1 Students, Avvo, Universities, Employers In Any Industry, 2018
- Summary of most commonly used employment visas., Author-Presenter, Overview of Most Common Work Visas and Employment-Based Immigration, Innovation Norway, Incubators Dealing With Foreign Start-ups, 2014
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Top Rated Immigration Attorney- Expertise.com, 2024
- Best Law Firms (Immigration, CA, USA), 2025
- Ranked by Chambers and Partners, Immigration, CA USA., 2024
- Top Rated Immigration attorney. Expertise.com, 2022
- Fariba Faiz Honored as one of America's Best Lawyers.Fariba Faiz has been selected by her esteemed peers for inclusion in the 30ᵗʰ edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2024.This coveted recognition is a testament to Ms. Faiz's unparalleled expertise and unyielding dedication to the field of Immigration Law. Ms. Faiz's selection to this prestigious list reflects her leadership, professional excellence, and continuous commitment to her clients' success. The Best Lawyers in America® acknowledgment is one of the most highly regarded accolades in the legal industry, reaffirming Ms. Faiz's position among the nation's leading legal minds., 2023
- Top Rated Immigration Attorney. Expertise.com, 2023
- Rated top rated immigration attorney out of 201 immigration attorneys in San Francisco. https://www.expertise.com/ca/san-francisco/immigration-attorneys., 2019
- Rated top rated immigration attorney out of 201 immigration attorneys in San Francisco. https://www.expertise.com/ca/san-francisco/immigration-attorneys., 2021
- Rated top rated immigration attorney out of 201 immigration attorneys in San Francisco. https://www.expertise.com/ca/san-francisco/immigration-attorneys., 2020
Honors
- Hero Award, Aids Legal Service Panel, 2023
- Selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/509235/marquis-whos-who-honors-fariba-faiz-esq-for-distinguished-success-in-immigration-law?swe=Fariba+Faiz, Marquis Whos Who Honors Fariba Faiz Esq for Distinguished Success in Immigration Law, Marquis Who's Who, 2024
- Recognized for 15 years of service in donating time and expertise to help protect the legal rights of San Francisco Bay Area residents living with HIV/AIDS., Hero Award, The Aids Legal Referral Panel, 2019
- Honored with recognition in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America with Exceptional Expertise in Immigration Law. Best Lawyers in America Honoree , Recognized in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers, 2024
- Awarded for completing more than 5 Pro-bono cases., Hero Award, Aids Legal Referral Panel, 2018
Industry Groups
- animators
- game designers
- Hight-tech start-ups
- pharamecuticals
- Universities.
- VC Firms
Office location for Fariba Faiz
1 Sansome Street
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94104
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026